Polar Express and School visit

Carla took us to polar express in Palestine Texas. It was about a 3.5 hour drive through some really pretty land. We got there in time to explore the steam powered train and station and cars. The girls fell in love with the pine cones. 

Really neat to see a steam powered train. 

Tired girls

On the train we drank hot cocoa and sang Christmas carols and listened to the book. Eli danced with a lady conductor. 

Santa made a visit. It was really funny because Emmy immediately asked, "Do you remember me?"

We went to the kids holiday meal at school. They aren't allowed to say Merry Christmas and yet they don't have a meal before spring break. 

We pulled the kids out of school a little early so they could go shopping. We then ate frosties and went swimming. 

Nutcracker

So Bridget bought Dora nutcracker ballet tickets. But when the night came around she was too sick to I went with Dora and my mom. Bridget really missed out. Dora was so fun. She had a blast. 

Here is a big gingerbread decoration. 

Big tree. Just Dora and Me. 

Grandma Lila had fun too I think. 

Sitting on my lap was a better seat. 

Great seats!